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Robot with a Biological Brain: new research provides insights into how the brain works

August 13, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 113 vote(s) | User comments: 15

(PhysOrg.com) -- A multidisciplinary team at the University of Reading has developed a robot which is controlled by a biological brain formed from cultured neurons. This cutting edge research is the first ...


Nearly Waterless Washing Machine to Debut in 2009

July 29, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 78 vote(s) | User comments: 13

A new washing machine that uses just a cup of water, a pinch of detergent, and about 1,000 small plastic chips to clean clothes may be available for consumers in the UK next year.


Epson Develops New High-Resolution 3D LCD Display

August 11, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 30 vote(s) | User comments: 4

(PhysOrg.com) -- Seiko Epson Corporation has developed a high-resolution (equivalent to QVGA) autostereoscopic 3D liquid-crystal display that affords extra freedom of viewing position compared to conventional ...


New PCs can wake up when they get phone calls

August 14, 2008 | User rating: 2.6 / 5 after 9 vote(s) | User comments: 3

(AP) -- Intel Corp. is unveiling new technology that will let computers wake up from their power-saving sleep state when they receive a phone call over the Internet.


Robo-relationships are virtually assured: British experts

July 30, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 19 vote(s) | User comments: 2

David McGoran cradles his baby in his arms. As he looks down into its big, dark eyes, it turns its head towards him and blinks, looking contented as it curls a bony white finger around his hand.


Review: With 10-inch screen, Eee PC grows up

August 06, 2008 | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 17 vote(s) | User comments: 2

(AP) -- When Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc. brought out the Eee PC last year, it created a whole new category of tiny, cheap laptops. Despite its success, the computer had one confounding element: Its keyboard ...


Nintendo DS to become personal beauty consultant

August 07, 2008 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 8 vote(s) | User comments: 1

Women in Japan will soon be able to have their own hand-held beauty consultant after games company Sega teamed up with cosmetics giant Shiseido to offer make-up tips on the Nintendo DS.


Intel's new chip to be called Core i7

August 11, 2008 | User rating: 2.7 / 5 after 26 vote(s) | User comments: 1

(AP) -- Intel Corp. said Sunday it plans to sell its new generation of chips for desktop computers under the established "Core" brand, with the first chips of the new line to be called Core i7.


Japanese researchers eye 'e-skin' for robots

August 12, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 24 vote(s) | User comments: 1

Japanese researchers say they have developed a rubber that is able to conduct electricity well, paving the way for robots with stretchable "e-skin" that can feel heat and pressure like humans.


Best Buy becomes first independent iPhone retailer

August 13, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | User comments: 1

(AP) -- Best Buy Co. will start selling the iPhone on Sept. 7, becoming first U.S. chain to do so outside of Apple Inc.'s and AT&T Inc.'s own stores.